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LJ08 OYO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,269 mi
Last recorded165,269 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 165,269 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 161,307 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 161,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 153,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 143,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 132,483 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,053 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 121,053 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,841 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 99,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 25 May 2016 91,822 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 91,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,465 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 74,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 63,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 50,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2012 40,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2011 27,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,983 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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LJ08 OYO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 OYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 OYO registered?

LJ08 OYO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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